Mexican Rice Pilaf
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained
  • 3 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
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Steps
  1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, cumin, chili powder and salt. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add the rice and stir to coat with the oil and spices. Cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
  5. Serve hot.
Tags
Mexican
Rice Pilaf
Side Dish
Vegetarian Option
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